CT Technologist

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Hours | Schedule:  Ful-time, 36 hours per weekEvery other weekendPosition Highlights and Benefits:Day-1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and more.Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education while you grow your Radiology CareerGrowth: Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 26 different states!! Position Summary:Performs professional duties related to a variety of radiographic technical procedures and CT Scan procedures using ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis and therapy. Has the latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the requested procedure within the scope of his/her license. Assists in mentoring student technologists in their clinical rotation of Trinity Health Grand Haven.What you will do:Performs CT Scans of all types including head, body and extremity scans.Performs interventional CT Scans for biopsies or various drainage procedures.Positions the patient carefully and accurately to obtain the requested examination; adapts positioning due to variations such as trauma, patient age, patient body habitus, suspected or known pathology, etc. to produce diagnostic images according to developed protocols and accepted medical practice. Applies supportive and/or immobilization devices to obtain the requested examination as necessary.Selects the correct CT Scan factors (mA, kVp, slice width, helical vs. non-helical, etc.) to produce high quality images; adapts technical factors for unusual variations of the patient or other factors (pathology, etc.).Provides the appropriate radiation shielding and collimation to adhere to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles. Provides for the radiation safety of all persons in the area where radiation is employed.Performs office/clerical duties in the absence of clerical support staff.Places orders and charges in the Hospital Information computer as necessary.Gives pertinent preparatory instructions for the test.Obtains the patient’s name, date of birth, phone number and MPI number if known.Obtains pertinent clinical history that supports the procedure being ordered and consults the ordering physician or nurse when the information is inadequate. Obtains any required Laboratory values prior to the procedure.Secures all necessary supplies to maintain a prudent inventory level for patient care.What you will need:Graduate of an approved school of Radiographic TechnologyCurrent registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, RT(R), without restriction, must be CT registered within one (1) year.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Job SummaryJob number: 00691504Profession: Clinical Support